Sales Manager

~ Aloecorp is the pioneer of high quality aloe products and supplements. We take pride in being the first and only Aloe vera grower and manufacturer to go beyond mere quality analysis. Aloecorp guarantees biological activity and specific/clinical efficacy in our products; assuring consumers and formulators that the beneficial properties of this remarkable plant has been preserved and even enhanced. ~ 

Position Overview

We have an immediate opening for a Sales Manager to join our team. If you have strong organizational/planning skills, strategic thinking, work well independently, and have a strong sales track record, we want to hear from you. We are looking to fill this position by September 1st, 2015.

This is a full-time regular remote work position reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. This position will be responsible for the company's Western U.S. territory. (The Eastern territory is assigned to the company's other Sales Manager.) 

Job Location: AZ, CA, CO, MT, NE, NV, NM, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA, WY.

The Sales Manager will be responsible for sales of Aloe vera ingredient products to customers within territory. The position works as part of a team that overall provides an exceptional customer experience. The primary focus of this position is to establish new customers, grow sales for accounts, and maintain existing customer accounts.

This is a salaried position, with the opportunity for an annual performance bonus. The position is a remote telecommuting position, 30-50% domestic travel. Prefer if Sales Manager resides in a Western U.S. state. This position is expected to supervise a Sales Representative. 

Responsibilities  

• Develops and implements strategic sales plans, forecasts activities, formulates policies, and sets performance goals by analyzing sales statistics
• Develops and updates market analyses to determine customer needs, price schedules, and rates
• Performs channel development activities and coordinates sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals within budget
• Cold calls potential clients and represents company at trade association meetings/events to promote product
• Develops and delivers sales presentations to key clients and maintains relationships to negotiate and close deals
• Prepares ongoing ad hoc sales report and may participate in R & D initiatives  

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, chemistry, or related business or science field and 5+ years of relevant sales experience or combination
• Science background desirable, but not required
• Experience in developing and implementing sales programs including sales expansion plans
• Experience developing & analyzing sales forecasts and markets
• Strong customer service focus, experienced establishing and maintaining customer relationships while maintaining exceptional product knowledge to determine which product would work best for a particular application
• Exceptional research skills to identify potential customers
• Experience selling ingredients (or similar type sales) and working knowledge of ACT contact management system (or similar), highly desirable

Compensation: This is a salaried position, with an annual bonus opportunity, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Salary depends on experience and qualifications.   

To Apply 

• If you feel challenged or interested in learning more about this position, please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email a cover letter, resume, and salary history and/or requirements (must be provided to be considered) in response to this posting. Also use this link to ask any questions.
• We expect to follow-up with phone interviews for the most qualified applicants within 5-7 days after applying.
• There will be a continuous review of applicants until position is filled. Please no calls or walk-ins.  

~ Aloecorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer ~